Southerly
WordNet
adjective
(1) From the south; used especially of wind
"A hot southerly wind"
"Southern breezes"
"The winds are southerly"
(2) Situated in or oriented toward the south
"A southern exposure"
"Took a southerly course"
adverb
(3) From the south
"A wind blew southerly"
(4) Toward the south
"The ship turned southerly"
noun
(5) A wind from the south
WiktionaryText
Adjective
- coming from the south.
- Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds
- Facing the south; directed towards the south.
- Located towards the south
Adverb
- In a southward direction or position; towards the south.
- From the south.